Migration - Medieval Period

Question 1

Name four groups who migrated to Britain in the medieval period

Answer 1

Any four of: Jews, Italians, Flemish, Dutch,

Question 2

Why did the Italians migrate to Britain in the medieval period?

Answer 2

Moneylending

Question 3

How were the Flemish Weavers encouraged to migrate to England in the medieval period by Henry III?

Answer 3

1. Promised to help/protect if English weavers made life difficult
2. Let them set up their own trade guild
3. Let them live/work anywhere in England
4. Banned sale of English raw wool - forced to come if they wanted a job

Question 4

Name an example of a blood libel against the Jews and explain what happened

Answer 4

Lincoln Blood libel - Copin accused of murdering 9-year-old boy and using his blood in a ritual

Question 5

How were the Italians treated in the Medieval Period?

Answer 5

Positive - lent money to the King, helped fund armies and castles, became very wealthy and impacted the economy

Question 6

What was passed in 1275 and what did it say?

Answer 6

Statute of Jewry - Jews couldn’t collect interest,
anyone who owed Jews money
did not have to pay it back,
Jews could only live in a few towns

Question 7

What was the later treatment of the Jews like?

Answer 7

Negative - taxes raised even higher for Jews as Henry III believed they were his property leading to them losing their wealth and many businesses breaking down - blame placed on Jews
Distrusted and discriminated for religion
Many were jealous of Jews and reverted to violence against them

Question 8

How were Flemish Weavers and Dutch seen as in English society?

Answer 8

Positively, well-integrated, very popular and having a positive impact